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Dr. Derek Backer, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1457646085
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.8 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 288014601
(828) 213-4411
fax (866) 285-9740 - Additional location
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1700 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 342393509
(941) 917-4896
fax (941) 917-6884 - Mailing address
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1120 15Th St, Ste Bi1056
Augusta, GA 309120004
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 26, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (4)
- Georgia #85601 · North Carolina #2014-01498 · South Carolina #MMD.33625 LL · Florida #ME171740
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457646085. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
497
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$45,637
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 308 | 108 | $77 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 83 | 41 | $115 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 80 | 78 | $110 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 15 | 15 | $127 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 11 | 11 | $169 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 46 peers in this city , average services per provider: 160. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$185
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER INC. | 5 | $89.43 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $44.91 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $33.84 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $17.12 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Derek Backer's medical specialty?
Dr. Derek Backer practices Internal Medicine Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Derek Backer practice?
Dr. Derek Backer practices at 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 288014601. Office phone: 8282134411.
What is Dr. Derek Backer's NPI?
Dr. Derek Backer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457646085, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Derek Backer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Derek Backer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Derek Backer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.